For CEOs & Leaders From Idea 🌱To EXIT πŸ¦„

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13 pitfalls to avoid when starting a tech company

13 pitfalls to avoid when starting a tech company

In the last 8 years, I've started several companies, exited one, invested in many startups, advised 1000s of founders, and evaluated countless startups.

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Raja Skogland
Nov 25, 2022
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Here are the most common pitfalls I have seen founders make when they were starting a tech company πŸ‘‡:

(Disclaimer: I have made the same mistakes, it has been a steep learning curve πŸ˜…).

  1. Hiring a CTO right away

  2. Hiring a marketing or branding agency

  3. Hiring more people than necessary (in general)

  4. Renting an office space

  5. Developing your app/software/platform bef…

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